Principal Systems Engineer

Job  The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget

Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems  Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers. Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable  Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

Analyze designs as necessary

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

Develop prototypes to retire key development risks

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required

Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals

Provides technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress

May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers

Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems.  May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others.  Determines system specifications.  Supports acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).  

Job Responsibilities Part IIQualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplinesU.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
* Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS